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BU52 DHY

2002 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,049 mi
Last recorded86,049 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Honda Accord78,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 DHY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 86,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres are slightly deteriorated and rears are mishapen on the inside edges

Fail 11 Oct 2013 86,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres are slightly deteriorated and rears are mishapen on the inside edges

Fail 17 Oct 2012 79,944 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both headlight patterns poor

Pass 17 Oct 2012 79,944 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both headlight patterns poor

Fail 2 Nov 2011 75,031 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake discs corroding

exhaust corroding

tyres cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2011 75,031 miles

brake discs corroding

exhaust corroding

tyres cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2010 69,434 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 64,145 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 57,667 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2007 51,875 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 44,103 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 44,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs lipped

Slight bind to offside rear brake

Pass 4 Nov 2005 40,023 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Accord?

Based on 2,311,969 MOT tests across 198,303 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,661
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
198,303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78,175
position lamp(s) not working 60,219
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53,983
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50,621
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BU52 DHY is a 2002 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 78,272 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Accord fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU52 DHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Accord typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU52 DHY registered?

BU52 DHY is a 2002 Honda Accord, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is BU52 DHY safe to buy?

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